Winning blow: knight to b5 (c3·9)
c9-21298Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
22. Nb5+ Ka6 23. Nxc7+ Ka7 24. Nxa8
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b5 keeps the pressure (+6.9).
- Well found: knight to c7 (+7.2).
- Precise: knight to a8 is the top choice (+7.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ka6, then Nxc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #763.
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